Seturam Shrestha

Seturam was born in Asan Kamalachhi, Kathmandu to father Krishna Dhar and mother Hari Devi Shrestha.His father, Krishnadhar, was also musically inclined. From a young age, Seturam showed an exceptional talent for music, learning the harmonium and vocal techniques informally at home. == Career ==

In 1965BS, Seturam traveled to Kolkata (then Calcutta) to record music at the Bhadra Kali House. Among the pieces he recorded was a gajal written by Motiram Bhatta titled: "यता हेरियो यतै मेरा नजरमा राम प्यार छन्" (Yeta heriyo yatai mera nazarma Ram pyara chhan). This marked one of the earliest formal recordings of Nepali music. He recorded more than 30 songs across genres, including Ghazals, Bhajans, Jhyāure (folk) and Newari songs. His popular songs included: • Rajamati- राजमती • Ae aama sanima fulko thuga khasyo- ए आमा सानीमा फूलको ठुँगो खस्यो पानीमा • Jhaljhali maiya- झलझली मैया पथाली बोलाउँदा बोल्दिनौ == References ==